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44 chased and gilt ormolu. By the use of clear glass panels in the doors, the range of view is much extended, reach- ing as it does to the beautiful corri-- dors and adjoining spacious rooms, a total distance of about 350 ft. FIRST-CLASS SMOKING ROOM. The first-class smoking room, situ- ated on the boat deck, can be reached by a lobby entering from the open- air promenade or through the lounge. The period selected for the decora- tion.of this room is the same as that of the grand entrance and _ staircase, namely, sixteenth century, Italian; but it differs inasmuch as it is much rich- er in the carvings, and it is relieved round all the panels with an inlaid border of sycamore. An _ interesting feature is a jube extending the length of the room, divided into recesses, with divans and card tables. Two Sse- cluded recesses at one end of the apartment are fitted with writing ta- bles. The windows in the recesses are of unusual size and of unique de- sign for ship' work. They have been successfully treated with semi-circu- lar arches, giving the appearance of the windows of an old fashioned private house. In the center, at the for- ward end of the room, is perhaps the main feature of the scheme, an open fire- place with a massive chimney-piece | surmounted with a carved wood hood. THE SECOND-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. The accommodation for second-class passengers--like the first-class--ex- tends from the main to the boat decks, but it 1s further aft.. An. in- spection of these apartments reveals the fact that only in magnificence, but not in comfort, are the second- class quarters surpassed by the first- class accommodation. In the general design and in the treatment of detail, the same care has been exercised; » and indeed a passenger coming on board for the first time might well be excused for mistaking the second- class public rooms and_ staterooms for the first-class. Only a very few years ago such accommodation would have been considered fully worthy of first-class passengers, and if one feature more than another will make the Mauretania popular with Atlantic travelers it will be the beauty and comfort of this section of the ac- commodation. In catering for this class of passenger, the Cunard Co. may fairly claim to lead the way among the great steamship lines ply- ing between the Old and the New Worlds. The second-class staterooms are all on the main, upper and shelter decks, while the public rooms are on the promenade and boat decks. THe MarRINE REVIEW THE SECOND-CLASS GRAND ENTRANCES AND STAIRCASES. The second-class grand entrances, like the first-class entrance, extend from the main to the boat deck. These apartments are in specially selected teak, beautifully marked. The floors throughout are laid with rubber til- ing, in a simple design of black and white, the latter co'or predominating. The grand and auxiliary staircases are in teak, similar to the entrances, and ascend from the main to the boat deck, thus giving access to all the second-class quarters. THE MAIN DECK. There are in all 70 second-class staterooms on the main deck, each accommodating two or four passen- gers. These cabins--as in most of the first-class rooms--are panelled in white, with mahogany furniture. Sofas, wardrobes and lavatory com- pactums are fitted; and here again the mirrors above the compactum and in the wardrobe doors have been so arranged as to give a double re- flection. The wardrobes are also fit- ted with patent hinges, causing the doors to remain stationary in any required position. As in the first- class cabins, patent silent door hooks are fitted, so that passengers will not be worried by the usual jingling | noise. The | upholstery throughout all the 'second-class state rooms is in dark 'morquette, the carpets being of crim- son Brussels. The window curtains are in blue chalic, and the door cur- tains in crimson chinelle. THE UPPER DECK. On. the upper deck are -- situated the second-class. dining room, 39 staterooms, and the _ barber's -- shop, the latter fitted with Kock's patent chairs, electric water boilers, etc., generally similar to the first class bar- ber's shop. The staterooms are generally similar to those on the main deck. THE SECOND-CLASS DINING SALOON. The second-class dining saloon which opens off the grand entrance is 61 ft. long and the full width of the ship, with a: height of 10. ft, The style of the room is Georgian, with carved cornice. The design is ex- ecuted in oak, and the floor is laid. with parquetry, to harmonize with the walls. Above the center of the room is a large octagonal opening, communi- cating with the g:and entrance on the shelter deck above, and forming the dome of the dining saloon. This dome has a total height from the floor of the dining saloon of 19 ft. An electrolier, of handsome design, is suspended from the center of the dome, and is surrounded by smaller 'and comfort. electric lights. A massive carved oak sideboard is a striking feature at the after end of the dining saloon, while immediately opposite is the piano. The tables, at which 250 persons can be seated, are also in oak. Brussels carpet runners of a bottle green are laid on the polished floors between - the tables, and the revolving chairs upholstered in frieze velvet of the same color. The windows round the sides of the room are arranged in. pairs; and the room generally has a light and airy appearance which is consider- ably enhanced by the lofty dome. SHELTER DECK. Some special second-class cabins may be seen on this deck, which, with their large square windows and other fittings, are only slightly inferior to the first-class. staterooms. ..On the shelter deck the grand entrance ex- tends over part of the dining saloon, and the passengers can walk round the 'balustrade and view the dining saloon below through the octagonal open- ing. PROMENADE DECK. On the promenade decks are the. second-class drawing room and smok- ing room. a _ SECOND-CLASS DRAWING ROOM. Opening forward from 'the grand entrance is the second-class drawing room fitted up in a variety of maple woods, with gold decorations. In style this room is a free translation of the, Louis XVI. period. A dome of obscured glass with gilded metal framework, surmounts the apartment. In the walls are large square win- dows. These windows are of special construction, patented by the ship- builders, and each is fitted with an obscured glass screen, which can be lifted at will. This room has been specially designed as a quiet retreat for lady passengers. The sofa seats and chairs are upholstered in crim- son frieze velvet, and the window curtains are of a tint to harmonize. The carpet is of crimson Brussels, and the sma!l tables scattered about the room give the appearance of ease A piano is also. pro- vided. SECOND-CLASS SMOKING ROOM. The smoking room, opening aft from the grand entrance on the pro- menade deck, is late Georgian in style. It is fitted up in mahogany, inlaid with English boxwood and Burr ma- hogany, giving an artistic effect. The upholstery of the chairs and_ sofa Seats is in dark 'blue velvet pile mor- quette. The floor is covered with inlaid linoleum, with dark blue Brus- sels carpet runners. The dome over- head and the windows in the walls